New discoveries point to a way to protect astronauts from the Solar winds.

This week we go back to the artifact of the week with a small side plot. SPOILERS

This week we get a more or less science fiction-like plot and learn the deep secret of why the good townsfolk of nowhere, USA dislike our heroes.

SPOILERS DEAD AHEAD!

Buzz Aldrin is backing the new plan for NASA but is also calling on NASA and the Air Force to combine forces to cover the manned flight gap after the Shuttle is retired next year.

In a bipartisan unanimous vote the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has approved a new NASA budget and space plan. If this bill passes a Senate and House vote it will set the future for US space efforts.